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About the Job
As a Technical Program Manager, you understand, inspire and focus team(s) to ship great products. You bring a deep understanding of how effective software development teams operate, and technical knowledge that empowers you to make informed judgments regarding timelines, scope, quality and tradeoffs. You will drivethe end-to-end delivery of various components of the Yahoo Finance product working with engineering, product and design organizations, as well as other cross-functional teams. You have the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment and have a willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to deliver. You have the ability to think strategically and execute methodically, marrying technical knowledge and data-driven decision making.
Responsibilities
Solid understanding, application and facilitation of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, including requirements definition, UI/UX design, architectural design, stakeholder feedback, development, and deployment
Manage processes through all stages of the product lifecycle with strong hands-on knowledge of Agile development and Jira ticketing/workflow systems
Manage and deliver multiple projects working with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment
Resolve blockers across the organization to facilitate successful, on-time delivery
Lead teams by driving towards measurable results, setting and tracking goals
Coach scrum teams on running effective and efficient scrum ceremonies
Minimum Qualifications
3 years experience of technical product or program management experience, working directly with software development teams at a technology company
Understanding of modern technical architectures and delivering consumer web/mobile experiences
Experience with Scrum, or similar Agile methodology
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Experiencewith the Atlassian suite, especially Confluence and Jira; Trello is a plus
Excellent communication, and ability to synthesize and report information to senior management
Curiosity and a desire to constantly innovate
Ability to work a hybrid model, commuting 3 days a week to an office in Bangalore, India
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on a large-scale mobile or web-based consumer product
Familiar working with software in the Finance / Investing / Personal Finance space
Relevant certifications such as Atlassian Certified Expert, Scrum Certification
Computer Science or similar technical degree
Important notes for your attention
Applications:
All applicants must apply for Yahoo openings direct with Yahoo. We do not authorize any external agencies in India to handle candidates’ applications. No agency nor individual may charge candidates for any efforts they make on an applicant’s behalf in the hiring process.
Our internal recruiters will reach out to you directly to discuss the next steps if we determine that the role is a good fit for you. Selected candidates will go through formal interviews and assessments arranged by Yahoo direct.
Offer Distributions:
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